Equine therapy is an experiential treatment option that incorporates individual and horses working together to enhance treatment goals and outcomes.
Persons engage with the horse in different activities that are planned and overseen by a helping professional. Depending what the goals are will depend on the type of activities. The activities are tasked to teams/families/individuals along with the horse(s) to be completed in a designated, safe space. This is typically a non-mounted (6 feet on the ground) experience.
Equine Therapy is designed as a short-term treatment option for long-term growth:
Equine Therapy can be an opportunity to try something different. Whether you have tried traditional therapy and it has not worked or believe that you connect better with animals - the equine approach can be tailered to work with you and meet you where you are in life. Regardless of who you feel you are, what has happened to you or where you came from - life is happening whether we choose to live it or not. Together with horse and person we can start to live this life again.
Equine therapy is gaining momentum as an evidence based practice, that demonstrates significant results with First Responders and their families. In more recent years Equine therapists are incorporating horses for treatment of anxiety, ADHD, depression, childhood trauma, team building groups, couples and families.
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The cost of the sessions are the same price as the in-person office therapy. With the exception of the session prorated for 60 minutes rather than the typical 50 minute session.
It depends on the goals of the persons and the experience. Five sessions are usually recommended for individual and family sessions. For company leadership building, company team building, or mental health group programing - 1.5 hours are recommended per groups based on number of attendees.
With any type of animal assisted treatment, there are some risks that vary based on the animal - and with that the setting will always have a trained person on site and for support and safety reasons. Each horse is also chosen specifically for their ability to work in these types of settings.
Sometimes it is recommended to see a therapist for some in-office sessions before you attend an Equine session; however it is not necessary. Talk to your therapist about what will work best for you.
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